Parent News

Hi Seniors!
Here are a few things you should be doing in the next 3 Weeks:
Finish your college applicationsand essays and get them to the colleges.
It's not too late to apply. See Ms. Terraferma
Submit all other required documents to the colleges, such as your SAT and ACT scores.
Submit your FAFSA. Our FAFSA day is December 9th. Contact Ms. Terraferma for an appointment.
Check your email daily because this is how many colleges will communicate with you. Make sure to read all emails closely because sometimes colleges will need more information from you to make decisions.
DID YOU APPLY TO CITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE?
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Read this month’s Parent Newsletter, as prepared by our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Chu. This newsletter is provided in both English and Spanish. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Chu. …
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Dear Parents,
The FAFSA one-on-one workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec 9th from 11am - 2pm. Parents & Students will have the opportunity to work with volunteers to help complete their Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018-2019 school year. Please contact Ms. Terraferma at 718-388-1260 x3311 or terraferma@whsad.org to schedule an appointment.
See the attached flyer for listed of documents you need to bring and sets for creating a FSA ID. … [Read more...]

SUNY Geneseo will be hosting an information session in midtown Manhattan at the SUNY Welcome Center on 11/7 at 6pm. More information is written down below. Students should sign up for this event if they have not yet made it up to campus! This will be a great opportunity to come learn more about Geneseo, speak to an admissions counselor, as well as mingle with other students who are interested in the Geneseo experience. Thank you in advance for passing this information down to them!
Please RSVP since space is limited! See below for more information.
When
November 7th at 6pm
Where
SUNY Welcome Center (18th Floor); 33 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Directions
Subway: 7 or … [Read more...]

Attention Seniors & Parents
WHSAD will be hosting a CUNY Application Day on Wednesday October 18th. Our CUNY Rep and volunteers will be here to assist all students in submitting their CUNY application for Fall 2018. Sessions will take place during their US Government Class Period.
Students must set up their CUNY Portal Accounts before the 18th. Click here
On the 18th, you should bring:
Your Social Security Number
Your list, in priority order, of the CUNY colleges you want to apply to (choose up to 6 schools)
A copy of your parent’s 2016 Federal Tax Return (1040)
Completed SEEK/CD Worksheet (if eligible)
A $65 Dollar Money Order*
*Fee waivers are available for qualifying students. Make sure … [Read more...]

There are a lot of great ways to learn about Baruch College, but one of the best is by coming to our Open House.
We invite you and your family to attend our next Open House on Saturday, October 14th at 10am. You'll learn about our academic programs, student life, financial aid, housing, take a guided tour, and more!
Come see why U.S. News & World Report ranks Baruch College as one of the top schools in the region. Reserve your spot today!
Can’t make it to our Open House? Check out our website to find another time to visit. … [Read more...]

The Center for Architecture is hosting their annual Architecture and Design College Fair
on Saturday, November 4, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Price: Free
High School students from the tri-state area are invited to attend this free college fair to learn more about applying to architecture school. Representatives from schools both within and outside of New York State will be on-hand at the Center for Architecture to meet with
2017 Participating Schools:
Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York
Boston Architectural College
College for Creative Studies
Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design, University of Arkansas
IIT … [Read more...]

Once again, SUNY is offering two Financial Aid Days to assist students and their families in applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA. This year, the dates are October 14 and November 18.
These workshops are free of charge and open to all prospective college students and their families.
Students can register at one of the 47 locations throughout New York State by going online at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1.800.342.3811. … [Read more...]